ABOUT THE WHALE: The team returns from its all-star break on a three-game winning streak that moved it into second place in the Northeast Division. ... C Kris Newbury leads the team at 15-22-37. ... D Logan Pyett is 4-17-21, plus-8. ... G Cam Talbot has played 32 of the team's 44 games, posting a .917 save percentage.